Answers

Subtract 40/12 from 5/30

1^st number: 5/30, 2^nd number: 3 4/12

5/30 - 40/12 is -19/6.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   40/12 = 40 × 5/12 × 5 = 200/60
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   10/60 - 200/60 = 10 - 200/60 = -190/60
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is -19/6

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